{"id":927108,"date":"2026-10-09T23:50:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/927108\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T23:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:50:15","slug":"new-cowboys-2027-nfl-mock-draft-lands-urgent-dl-help-after-week-5-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/927108\/","title":{"rendered":"New Cowboys 2027 NFL Mock Draft Lands Urgent DL Help After Week 5 Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of their most embarrassing home loss in recent memory<\/a>, falling to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers and struggling to show any consistency in all three phases of the game. <\/p>\n

Everyone knew the Cowboys’ defense was a disaster last season, but after making a lot of changes during the offseason and hiring Christian Parker as defensive coordinator to lead a turnaround<\/a>, there was hope that things would be headed in the right direction. <\/p>\n

After five weeks, it’s clear that there are still some serious issues that the team needs to address<\/a>, and one of the biggest surprises is how poorly the team has played in the trenches and against the run. <\/p>\n

That’s why a new 2027 mock from Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic<\/a> provides a perfect answer for the Cowboys. Enter Oregon star defensive tackle A’Mauri Washington, who has been a massive presence and force for the Ducks’ interior defensive line. <\/p>\n

\"Oregon<\/p>\n

Oregon Ducks defensive lineman A’Mauri Washington tackles UCLA Bruins running back T.J. Harden at the Rose Bowl. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Adding a player like Washington to pair with All-Pro Quinnen Williams would give the team more options in the offseason when it comes to the future of Kenny Clark in Dallas. <\/p>\n

The 2027 NFL Draft will be held from Thursday, April 29, through Saturday, May 1, at the National Mall outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at what Washington could bring to the trenches in Dallas. <\/p>\n

Pick 21: A\u2019Mauri Washington, Defensive Line, Oregon Ducks\"Oregon<\/p>\n

Oregon defensive lineman A’Mauri Washington celebrates a sack against the Indiana Hoosiers at Autzen Stadium | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

We have seen the Dallas defense continue to get bullied between the tackles, despite Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. The team needs to add more big bodies, and that’s what the 6-foot-2, 330-pound Washington would bring. <\/p>\n

“Washington is a tremendous athlete. Though he can be a bit inconsistent, there\u2019s big upside here,” Baumguardner wrote. <\/p>\n

Last season, Washington appeared in 15 games, recording 33 total tackles, 8 passes defensed, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. This season, he has just 11 stops in four appearances, but has been a constant force plugging up running lanes and redirecting plays. <\/p>\n

With a free weekend, Cowboys Nation can get a close look at Washington in action when he and the No. 13 Oregon Ducks host the No. 21 UCLA Bruins. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. <\/p>\n

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